Lead Mechanical Engineer - Utilities & Building Systems

LAPORTE L.C.C.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible working environment

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to develop and manage mechanical projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. The role requires 8+ years of design engineering experience, particularly in HVAC system design. You will independently lead projects, manage clients, and ensure quality deliverables. A competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $170,000 is offered along with comprehensive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of design engineering experience, preferably within the design consulting space.
• Knowledge of HVAC system design and experience with central utilities including steam, chilled water, and compressed air systems.
• Familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and a team independently.
• Manage contracts and clients for MEP projects.
• Quality review of deliverables and project execution.
• Assess project requirements, break them into tasks with Project Managers.

Skills

HVAC system design

Mechanical design

Project management

Education

8+ years of design engineering experience

Job description

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Utilities & Building Systems

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Must be located within a commutable distance of one of the following office locations:

King of Prussia, PA

Columbus, OH

The salary for this position is between $140,000-$170,000, contingent upon the candidate’s experience and demonstrated technical proficiency.

We’re seeking a full-time mechanical engineer to lead our expanding team and contribute to the design and management of mechanical and piping projects in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

Reporting directly to the President of Laporte Consultants, this is a newly created role that we are motivated to have in place by the end of April 2026.

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 500 employees with a passion for engineering.

Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional growth. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work‑life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be driven to lead projects and a team independently and have experience in developing conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for the following services:

• HVACsystems
• Chilledwatersystems
• Heatingsystem
• Plumbing

Otherresponsibilities:

• ManagecontractsandclientsforMEPprojects.
• Manageandqualityreviewofdeliverablesandprojectexecution(estimated50%ofworkload).
• MechanicalsuchasHVAC,hydronicandsteamsystemsdesign(estimated50%ofworkload).
• Assesstherequirementsofprojects,breakthemintotasks,andworkwiththeProjectManagerstodeterminethescopeofwork,budget,andstaffing.Writethescopeofworkformechanicalorutilitydesignbasedonpreliminaryreviewandmeetingswiththeclients.

BasicQualifications

• 8+yearsofdesignengineeringexperience,preferablywithinthedesignconsultingspace.
• KnowledgeofHVACsystemdesignandexperiencewithcentralutilitiesincludingsteam,chilledwaterandcompressedairsystems.
• FamiliaritywithISPEandHACCPrequirements

Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!